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Before going to the mall, evaluate your gift options. "Retirees have much to offer family members by way of love and 14 money moves you will be thankful for 11/21/2018 07:00am • Keep your financial goals on track by tackling these tasks. November is a time to give thanks for all that is good in life and embrace gratitude ahead of the holiday season. It's also the perfect time to prepare for the upcoming year, take action to improve your financial situation and work towar Think big, shop local: A roundup of Small Business Saturday deals in DC 11/21/2018 05:17am • WASHINGTON — Shoppers have their pick of big box stores to head to on Black Friday and prominent online retailers to check out on Cyber Monday. But nestled between two of the biggest shopping holidays, is one that encourages people nationwide to think and shop on a smaller, local level. Small B Credit Card Mobile Apps Compared 11/20/2018 07:00pm • If you're a regular credit card user, having your card's mobile app can give you the on-the-go access you need to stay on top of your account. And depending on the card issuer, the app may offer other valuable features and benefits. Knowing what's available when you choose and use a credit card can 3 Reasons to Review a College's Student Loan Default Rate 11/20/2018 07:00pm • If you are thinking about applying to college -- whether you're currently in high school or are working and thinking about going back to school -- chances are you are focusing on factors like location, room and board, and tuition cost. These are important factors to consider when evaluating the tota The Hogan campaign’s quiet, relentless pursuit of Democratic women 11/20/2018 10:10am • As they entered 2018, operatives for Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr.’s reelection campaign were blessed to have a candidate with durable popularity, unrivaled political instincts and a robust war chest. But they still knew he could lose. Polls that showed the Republican incumbent with astronomica New Orleans Transforms Into a Tech Hub 11/19/2018 07:00pm • NEW ORLEANS -- When DXC Technology, the Virginia-based global information technology giant, announced plans last year to build its latest "Digital Transformation Center," more than 30 cities threw their hats into the ring to host the facility. The lure: the project would create 2,000 high-paying te Credit Cards That Love Holiday Shopping 11/19/2018 07:00pm • It's supposed to be the happiest time of the year. So why are you so stressed out? Well, most of us lead pretty busy lives, and it's hard to find the time -- and the money -- to survive the holidays, let alone Black Friday. This holiday season, consumers are expected to spend, on average, $1,007 on Rent-to-Own 101 11/19/2018 07:00pm • If you're in the market for a new property, chances are you'll need to qualify for a mortgage. That can be far trickier than finding a home that you like -- especially if you need to build or repair your credit. For this reason, you may be interested in a rent-to-own property. With a rent-to-own co Turkey, pie and a side of family dysfunction: Tips for dealing with Thanksgiving stress 11/19/2018 04:40pm • WASHINGTON — Thanksgiving, the official kickoff of the holiday season, is a day devoted to being near loved ones and eating delicious home-cooked food — but it can also trigger painful memories, lead to dinner-table confrontations and simply stress many of us out. In other words: It's the mos Best deals and sites to shop this Cyber Monday 11/19/2018 10:35am • WASHINGTON — Black Friday isn't the only day for deals. The Monday after Thanksgiving, known as Cyber Monday, offers online bargains without the hectic crowds. Here’s what to know as you navigate the virtual sales. What to buy Unlike Black Friday, which is useful for larger purchases like f What's the Right Age to Start Building Credit? 11/18/2018 07:00pm • If you're young and fairly new to the concept of credit, there's a good chance that it's a complete mystery to you. "Let's face it: Financial literacy isn't a focus of our school systems," says Alison Norris, certified financial planner and strategy manager at online lender SoFi. "While building go Pros, Cons to Buying JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) Stock 11/18/2018 07:00pm • JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) bills itself as one of the oldest money management firms in the U.S., dating back more than 200 years. Today, the financial behemoth boasts total assets of $2.6 trillion -- that's almost equivalent to the total gross domestic product of India in 2017, the sixth-l